Annandale Art and Textile Center

Introduction to the Ancient Craft of Nalbinding
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Time: 10A-2P
Cost: $60 + $15 materials fee 

The Ancient Craft of Nalbinding          
This ancient yarn technique was used by people across the world, from Egypt and Peru, to the Vikings in Scandinavia. It predates knitting and crochet, and has recently been considered an endangered heritage craft. 

This class covers a short introduction of the craft and its history. Students will learn a basic nalbinding stitch and basic shaping skills needed to create simple items like hats. 

This is a beginner level class for adults. Knitting and/or crochet skills are not necessary, but can be helpful.     

MATERIAL FEES TO BE PAID TO INSTRUCTOR DAY OF CLASS:
Material fee of $15 - includes 2- 50 gm skeins of wool yarn with a plastic yarn needle and stitch marker. A limited supply of wooden nalbinding needles may also be available for separate purchase.   

Teacher Biography         
Kasha Linn, owner of Kasha's Knits and fiber artist based in Saint Cloud, MN., has been knitting and crocheting since she was a kid. She learned to spin and dye yarn as a young adult, and continues collecting new yarn and needle hobbies! The most recent being dance costume design with bead and sequin embroidery. She lives in a small century old farmhouse with her husband, 2 daughters and black lab.